Canon S 9000 annexe

BUBBLE JET PRINTER
User’s Guide
V1
Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................5
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8
Printer Parts and Their Functions .................................................................14
Front View ...................................................................................................15
Rear View ....................................................................................................16
Inside the Printer .........................................................................................17
Operation Panel ..........................................................................................18
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................19
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box .................................................20
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ...................................................22
BJ Status Monitor Functions .......................................................................36
Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................39
Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................40
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................41
Description of Print Settings ........................................................................42
BJ Print Monitor ...........................................................................................59
Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................61
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Using the Printer with a Network .................................................................62
Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................66
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................67
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ..................................68
Replacing an Ink Tank .................................................................................69
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................74
Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................78
Print Head Deep Cleaning ...........................................................................81
Cleaning the Printer .....................................................................................83
Transporting the Printer ...............................................................................85
Printing Media ...............................................................................................89
Compatible Media Types .............................................................................90
Envelopes ....................................................................................................92
High Resolution Paper HR-101N ................................................................96
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N .......................................................98
High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 .................................................................100
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 .....................................................................102
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 ...........................................................................104
Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ........................................................................107
Transparencies CF-102 .............................................................................109
T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ...........................................................................111
Banner Paper ............................................................................................113
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................116
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................117
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors .....................................................119
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Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ....................................136
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams .........................................142
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange .........................................................145
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........................................148
Problems Unique to Windows ...................................................................157
Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................160
Specifications .............................................................................................163
Index ...........................................................................................................175
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Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon S9000 Bub b le Jet Printer. This User’s Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer.
This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions.
Warning
Caution
Important
Windows
Macintosh
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. Must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material
damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. Must be observed for safe operation.
Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in equipment damage, faults or impaired product quality. Must be avoided for correct operation.
Information for Windows users only. Information for Macintosh users only.
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How to Use This Manual

How to Use This Manual
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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual.
Warning
Choosing a location
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Power supply
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the
power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore
any of these safety precautions.
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Safety Precautions
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other equipment (extension lead, double adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately
unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on
the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.
Cleaning the printer
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammab le solv ents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the printer.
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Safety Precautions
Maintaining the printer
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components. Ne ver attempt an y maintenance procedure not described in this guide.
Working around the printer
Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
Choosing a location
Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight,
outdoors, or close to a heating source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times
so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.
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Safety Precautions
Power supply
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead.
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.
The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz
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Safety Precautions
Working around the printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable
solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call
for service.
Print heads and ink tanks
For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.
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Printer Parts and Their Functions

Printer Parts and Their Functions
Front Vie w
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel
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Front View

Printer Parts and Their Functions
Operation Panel
For details, refer to "Operation Panel."
Paper Output Tray
Front Cover
Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper.
Paper Guide
When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction.
Paper Rest
Sheet Feeder
Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.
Front View
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Rear View

Printer Parts and Their Functions
USB Port
Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface.
Rear View
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Inside the Printer

P
Thick
Printer Parts and Their Functions
aper
Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.
ness Lever
Print Head Holder
Install the print head here.
Print Head Lock Lever
Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.
Inside the Printer
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Operation Panel

POWER Button
Press to turn the printer on or off.
Printer Parts and Their Functions
RESUME/CANCEL Button
Press to resume printing once an error has been cleared. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button.
POWER Lamp
Off: the printer is turned off. Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call.
Operation Panel
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
BJ Status Monitor Functions
Cancelling a Print Job
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing. The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
1
In your application, select the command to print a document. The
Print
menu.
Start
menu.
dialog box can usually be opened by selecting
Print
from the
File
Note
Ensure that
2
Properties
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. For further details, see the user's manual for your application.
Canon S9000
button.
is selected in the
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
Name
field. Then click the
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu
This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the operating system adds several tabs, including the when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.
Details
Start
menu, the Windows
tab. These do not appear
Click the
1
For Windows XP, click
Other Hardware - Printers and Faxes
Select the
2
Open the
3
• Windows Me/Windows 98 ➔
• Windows XP/Windows 2000 ➔ The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Start
button, then select
Canon S9000
File
menu and select:
Start
icon.
and select
Settings, Printers
Control Panel
.
Properties
Printing Preferences...
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
.
-
Printers and
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Main Tab
Page Setup Tab
Stamp/Background
Effects Tab
Profiles Tab
Maintenance Tab
Tab
Note
The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP and Windows 2000 may look slightly different.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Main T ab

(6)
(5)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Media Type
Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print Quality
Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... button.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(3) Colour Adjustment
Select the method of colour adjustment. To make detailed colour adjustments, select Manual, then click the Set... button.
(4) Greyscale Printing
Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.
(5) Print Advisor...
Click to start the Print Advisor. The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of the printer driver. By having the user answer a series of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings.
(6) Preview Area
Before starting printing, verify that settings such as the lever position are correct.
Note
To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows XP or Windows 2000, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon S9000 - Guide.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Page Setup Tab

(9)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6)
(7) (8)
(1) Page Size
Ensure the correct paper size is selected.
(2) Orientation
Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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(3) Printing Type
Select the printing method from among the following.
Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original
dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default.
Fit-to-Page Printing The document is automatically resized to fit the paper size.
When using this function, ensure you correctly specify the
Page Size and the Printer Paper Size.
Scaled Printing The document is resized when printed. When this is
selected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling.
Page Layout Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that 2 to 16 document
pages fit on each printed page.
Booklet Printing The multiple-page document is printed so that two pages of
the document fit on each printed page. The print order is set automatically. After the document is printed, you can create a booklet by folding and saddle-stitching the document.
Poster Printing This enlarges and splits the print image across several
sheets of paper. The printed sheets can then be assembled to make a large poster.
Banner Printing Select this when printing on banner paper.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(4) Borderless Printing
The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left on the f our sides of the paper. The media types availab le for Borderless Printing are PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N. For all other media types, the print quality ma y decrease .
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(5) Amount of Extension
When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that e xtend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the Amount of Extension slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. It is recommended that you normally set the slide bar to the right end. If you move the slide bar to the left to reduce the extension amount, a border may appear.
(6) Duplex Printing
The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on the other side.
(7) Reverse Order
When selected, the document starts printing with the last page.
(8) Collate
Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
(9) Preview Area
Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Stamp/Background Tab

(8)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(4)
(2) (3)
(5)
(7)
(6)
(1) Stamp
Select the check box and choose the stamp.
(2) Place stamp over text
When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.
(3) Stamp first page only
Prints the stamp only on the first page.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(4) Define Stamp...
This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp.
(5) Background
Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to use.
(6) Background first page only
Prints the background image only on the first page.
(7) Select Background...
This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background you have selected.
(8) Preview Area
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Effects T ab

(6)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(1) Simulate Illustration
Select the check box to manipulate colour image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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